Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Tree
Origin
Western United States, Canada
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
3-8
Sunset Zone
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Deep Red, Pink, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Mountain pine beetle, White pine blister rust
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Allergy
Hay fever, Rhinitis
Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Vermifuge
Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Inner Bark, Seeds
Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a thickener in soups, Used for making green dye, Used to flavour soups
Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Screening, Wind Break
Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
PINUS albicaulis 'Glauca'
PRUNUS padus
Common Name
Whitebark Pine, White Pine, Pitch Pine
Bird Cherry
In Hindi
Whitebark Pine
सुंदार वृक्ष
In German
Whitebark Pine
Vogel Kirschbaum
In French
Pin à écorce blanche
Oiseau Cherry Tree
In Spanish
Whitebark pino
Pájaro Cerezo
In Greek
Whitebark Pine
Bird Cherry Tree
In Portuguese
Whitebark Pine
Árvore de cereja do pássaro
In Polish
Whitebark Pine
Czeremcha drzewa
In Latin
Pinus albicaulis
Ave Ave ligno
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Prunoideae
Season and Care of Whitebark Pine and Bird Cherry
Season and care of Whitebark Pine and Bird Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Whitebark Pine and Bird Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Whitebark Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bird Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Whitebark Pine is Loam, Sand and for Bird Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Whitebark Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Bird Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Whitebark Pine and Bird Cherry Physical Information
Whitebark Pine and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Whitebark Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Whitebark Pine and Bird Cherry are as follows:
Whitebark Pine flower color: Deep Red, Pink and Purple
Whitebark Pine leaf color:
Bird Cherry flower color: White
- Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green
Care of Whitebark Pine and Bird Cherry
Care of Whitebark Pine and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Whitebark Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Whitebark Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.